Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Marine Biology)
STEM Course
4 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$52,380 /Yr
- BSc in Marine Biology at the Auburn University is a 4 year, 122-credit program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- Marine biological research is conducted by five faculty members who share an interest in how marine organisms evolve, function, and interact with the environment in the world’s oceans.
- Marine biological studies at Auburn span all levels of organization from molecular genetics to community structure and ecosystem functioning. Projects involve campus-based laboratory research as well as field studies in the Atlantic, Caribbean, tropical Indo-Pacific, and Antarctic seas.
- Areas of expertise include patterns of gene flow and biogeography in marine invertebrates, evolutionary origins of major lineages of animals, genetic diversity and ecological roles of endocellular microalgae (zooxanthellae), the ultrastructure of marine invertebrates, mechanisms of ciliary and flagellar movement, cell motility and the cytoskeleton, biodiversity of marine microbes and their communities, control of gene expression in response to changes in salinity, osmotic and ionic regulation, cell volume regulation, nitrogen metabolism in estuarine invertebrates, respiration in intertidal and amphibious crustaceans, ecological interactions among cnidarians (sea anemones, corals) and their fish and crustacean symbionts, and locomotory and aggressive behavior of colonial marine invertebrates during the competition for space on hard substrata.
- Applied studies in marine conservation examine the effects of overharvesting and tourism
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Important Dates
Early Action Round Deadline Is December 1, 2024.
Event | Application Date |
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Regular Decision Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake | Feb 1, 2025 |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $52380 |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Room and Board(On Campus/Off Campus) | $7499 |
Miscellaneous expenses | $3683 |
Total Cost | $11182 |
Cost calculated as per 3 terms
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must graduate from a U.S. high school.
- Students must have their foreign transcripts evaluated by an independent credentials evaluator.
- Students are required to maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA.
Language Requirments:
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.
- Students are required to submit an SAT or ACT score to be considered for admission.
International students who currently or will hold a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, do not need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score report.
TOEFL, PTE, and IELTS scores are only considered official when they are sent to the Office of Admissions directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS).
Scores Required
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Academic records: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
- Three Letter of Recommendation: A recommendation letter should include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, why they are qualified, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
- Transcripts: Official transcripts from all educational institutions students have attended.
- Online application form: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
Similar Programs
Program | Important Date | Total Fees | Median Exams Score | Action |
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Regular Decision Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake (1st Feb 2025) | USD 52,380 /Yr |
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Application Deadline For Fall Intake (15th Jan 2025) Application Deadline For Summer Intake (15th Jan 2025) Application Deadline For Spring Intake (1st Nov 2025) | USD 32,400 /Yr |
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Career and Placement after Course
Followings are the career opportunities for the students:
- Marine ecologist and dive operations manager
- Reef restoration project manager
- Marine biology technician
- Ocean Engineering
- Marine Archeology
- Marine Geology
- Aquatic Veterinarian
- Research Assistant
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student$ 150/Yr$150 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Comindware Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeMerit-Based | |
YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeTuition-Fee-Waiver | |
Scholarships in California | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 3,500/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
R&D Systems Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,500/Yr$1,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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